Description
Considers processes that lead to specific changes in rheology and swelling properties of the buffer material
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
Bu22
Main Category
Main category for FEP
Internal process
System Component
System component to which the FEP applies
Buffer
Handling
Explanation of how the FEP is treated
Intact canister - Resaturation/ "thermal" period. Discussed together with Process Bu16 "Montmorillonite transformation".
Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Discussed together with Process Bu16 "Montmorillonite transformation".
Intact canister - Earthquakes. Part of the integrated assessment of buffer/canister/rock.
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.2.4, 3.5.15; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3